🌞 Top 10 Tanning Myths Busted (The Truth About Indoor Tanning)
✨ Introduction
Tanning has been around for decades, but the myths never stop spreading. From old-school salon rumours to TikTok “hacks”, it’s no wonder people get confused.
We’re here to set the record straight — these are the Top 10 Tanning Myths, BUSTED ✅ so you can tan with confidence and know what actually works.
🔟 The Myths — and the Truths
1. Myth: You don’t need lotion to tan
🚫 Wrong. Tanning without lotion dries your skin, slows melanin production, and can leave you patchy.
✅ Truth: A good lotion hydrates, protects, and boosts results for a longer-lasting glow.
2. Myth: All tanning lotions are the same
🚫 Nope. Accelerators, intensifiers, bronzers, and tingles all work differently.
✅ Truth: Pick based on your experience level and skin type. (Read our Ultimate Tanning Lotion Guide for details).
3. Myth: Tanning once gives you a long-term tan
🚫 False. One session can give a glow, but it fades quickly.
✅ Truth: Consistency + proper aftercare = deep, lasting results.
4. Myth: Indoor tanning makes you orange
🚫 No way. Orange tones are usually from poor self-tanners, not sunbeds.
✅ Truth: Indoor tanning stimulates your natural melanin — no Oompa-Loompa effect.
5. Myth: You can’t tan if you’re pale
🚫 Not true. Fair skin can tan, but it requires patience and the right products.
✅ Truth: Start slow, use non-tingle accelerators, and build gradually.
6. Myth: Longer sessions = darker tan
🚫 Dangerous myth. Overexposure risks burning and damaging your skin.
✅ Truth: Stick to recommended session times and let your tan build safely.
7. Myth: Tingle lotions are unsafe
🚫 Not unsafe. Tingling is caused by increased circulation — not damage.
✅ Truth: They’re designed for advanced tanners. Always patch-test and avoid sensitive areas.
8. Myth: Indoor tanning dries your skin
🚫 Half true. UV can cause dryness if not cared for.
✅ Truth: With proper lotion + moisturiser, you’ll actually keep skin softer and smoother.
9. Myth: You should shower right after tanning
🚫 Bad move. Showering too soon washes off active ingredients before they’ve finished working.
✅ Truth: Wait 4–6 hours for the best results.
10. Myth: Indoor tanning is outdated
🚫 Not even close. Indoor tanning is evolving with new formulations, safer practices, and stronger communities.
✅ Truth: It’s here to stay — especially when you tan smart, use the right products, and join supportive groups like our Glow Squad.
📌 Final Thoughts
Don’t let old myths hold back your glow. By tanning smarter, using the right lotions, and following aftercare, you’ll enjoy darker, longer-lasting results.
👉 Next Step: Shop our full range of lotions here or join the Glow Squad Facebook group for more tips, routines, and product reviews.